Secure Enterprise Networks (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to design and implement enterprise networks varying from small office networks to large campus networks.
You know the advanced techniques and protocols used in enterprise networks.
You understand the key security requirements and are able to improve overall network security.

Content

What are the design architectures used in Enterprise Networks and how to apply them to business needs?
How to implement high availability and redundancy?
How to improve network performance to meet business demands?
What are the security risks in an enterprise network?
How to improve overall network security using network security functions?

Evaluation

Students are able to
(a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
(e) choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

Online self-study material, online resources and remote laboratory exercises

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You participate into scheduled contact lessons. You studies are progressing in the pace of the group schedule and self paced learning activities.

Independent track:
You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities. You can also demonstrate the required skills via demonstration of prior learning of the topic. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree on the required activities and demonstration of your skills.

Blended track:
You study the topics by yourself and execute required learning activities. In this case contact your responsible teacher in the beginning of the studies to agree on the required activities and demonstration of your skills.

Timing of exams and assignments

Retakes are arranged as needed in agreement with the teacher

Student workload

Achieving the learning outcomes requires approximately 135 hours of work of which about half is contact lessons other half self study, practise exams and remote laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on learning activities, assignments and online exams

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

(a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
(e) choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Qualifications

Prior study units or comparable skills required:
Tietoverkot 1
Tietoverkot 2
Tietoverkot 3